Senior Custodian, Dining Services

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Senior Custodian for its Dining Services. The role involves cleaning and maintaining all Dining and Hospitality facilities, including kitchens, dining rooms, and related areas. This is a full-time position with a variable schedule.

The salary range is $43,952 - $60,322 per year. A valid drivers license is required, and applicants must have work authorization for UCR staff positions. Realized minimum pay is stated as $25 per hour for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires valid drivers license and driving record compliant with local policies.
• Current work authorization to accept UCR staff position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and emergency cleaning of Dining and Hospitality Services facilities.
• Clean windows, floors, walls, ceilings, and furnishings; maintain kitchens and dining areas.
• Prepare rooms for conferences and events; assist with set-up and linen exchanges.
• Assist with pool maintenance and general facilities upkeep as needed.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 02/03/2026

Overview

Job ID 37007688

Category Campus Facilities and Support Services

Organization Auxiliary Services

Department Dining Services

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $43,952 - $60,322

Date Posted January 20, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule Variable

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Close Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a Senior Custodian. The full salary range for the Senior Custodian is $25.00 - $28.89 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. ***Please note the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25 an hour.*** Work in all phases of routine/emergency cleaning and general maintenance of all UCR Dining and Hospitality Services, including Dining and Child Development facilities. Scope of work will include, but is not limited to, cleaning windows, mirrors, floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, carpets, appliances, drinking fountains and all related fixtures. Areas cleaned include kitchen areas, dining rooms, offices, resident rooms, classrooms, bathrooms and showers. Cleaning lounges and apartments including stoves, ovens and refrigerators. Cleaning and sanitizing food production areas, kitchen equipment, counters, exhaust filters and hoods. Preparation of rooms for summer conference groups and special events by cleaning rooms, moving furniture, making up beds with linens and towel exchanges. Performing "set-up" duties and restoring area per contracts for catered, conference groups and special events. Cleaning and sanitizing Child Development Center to state mandated standards. All accomplished by sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, buffing using various equipment to strip, wax, polish, clean, remove graffiti and maintain the appearance/cleanliness of buildings. Move furniture, fixtures and equipment for proper cleaning. Clean-up biohazards such as blood, vomit, rodent droppings, dead animals and raw sewage. Move/empty trash containers/recycling containers and dumpsters. Clean-up construction debris from new construction and major refurbishment/remodeling projects. Maintain exteriors by sweeping and/or "blowing down" sidewalks, stairs, or cleaning with high-pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Assist with pool maintenance, cleaning and adding water/chemicals as needed

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.